Deckhand - Temporary / Seasonal - CAD$3500/month - Canada
am looking for a deckhand to help on my sailboat from May through early September. We are based in Victoria but will be travelling regularly to Vancouver and elsewhere around the Salish Sea. It is a 44ft catamaran and I regularly host various friends and family onboard; you are welcome to live onboard full time for the duration of your employment. The ideal candidate is flexible to be wherever we are going, whenever we go there. Room and board included, though what room is available will depend on how many guests we have. There are 3 cabins on the boat and a couch that can be made up as a narrow bed; guests will take priority in terms of cabins. This is a mid-sized boat, so while it's comfortable it is not a super yacht and requires a willingness to share small spaces with others.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being out in nature and would like the chance to explore some of the most beautiful places around the BC coast. If you are someone who enjoys camping there will likely be some opportunities to tent in beautiful on shore locations depending where we are moored or anchored.
Responsibilities include:
- Grocery shopping and meal planning wherever we are
- Keeping the boat clean, stocked, organized and ship-shape. Cleaning includes full housekeeping to high standards such as laundry, making beds, cleaning heads and galley, windows, sweeping, vacuuming, etc.
- Help with docking, anchoring, sailing, looking out while in transit, preparing meals and snacks
- Carrying / wheelbarrowing supplies to and from boat as needed
- Hosting duties such as preparing and serving food and drinks
Requirements
- High energy and physically able to perform the work
- Valid driver’s license to be able to run errands is preferred (car will be made available for this purpose)
- Able to go with the flow and adapt to changing plans and schedules – or comfortable with a lack of plans and schedules (we will “go where the wind blows”!)
- Previous boating and/or sailing experience is desirable, at least enough to know that you are not prone to debilitating sea sickness, with more of course being better
- Cooking and boat-keeping skills, able to keep small spaces tidy and organized
- Comfortable being in nature and the outdoors
- Able to successfully pass a background check and provide valid references
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